Woman's Boots
Dateabout 1865
MediumMachine-stitched leather, linen, silk, and unidentified metal (probably steel)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 5 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 8 7/8in. (14 x 6 x 22.5cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Truman Hart
DescriptionCream-colored kid leather, side-lacing boots. The boots have square toes and low, knock-on heels. The uppers, which are seamed up the center front and center back, are lined with plain-woven linen and bound with silk tape. A square-ended tongue provides backing for the lacing. The soles are made for right and left feet. The leather top piece of the heel is nailed on.
Object number1957.7.7a,b
MarkingsWritten in ink inside shoe ".a": "Miss Johnstone"On View
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